Sticky Banner Shopify Apps – Analytics & Insights
(Updated September 2026) Track the top sticky banner Shopify apps with live rankings, market share, geography, and review data — updated weekly from the Shopify App Store. This keyword page shows where each app stands today and how its position has shifted over time.
Top Sticky Banner Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 sticky banner Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market Share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 GSC Countdown Timer Bar | 1 | 77.91% 9.42 | 651 73 |
 VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar | 2 | 3.12% 0.87 | 94 2 |
 Hoppy FOMO Countdown Timer Bar | 3 2 | 3.90% 1.58 | 83 1 |
 Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar | 4 2 | 0.96% 0.55 | 771 5 |
 Essential Countdown Timer Bar | 5 1 | 13.29% 6.67 | 1,731 32 |
 Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer | 6 3 | 0.70% 3.66 | 100 1 |
 UR: Smart Sticky Banner | 7 4 | 0.00% | 1 0 |
 VOL ‑ Countdown Timer Bar | 8 11 | 0.07% 0.06 | 10 4 |
 Growth Suite Mystery Discounts | 9 1 | 0.02% 0.01 | 54 2 |
 Scarcity.AI: Cart Timer Bar | 10 | 0.01% 0.01 | 23 0 |
Key Insights:
- GSC Countdown Timer Bar commands 77.9% market share, 74.8pp ahead of VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar — a concentrated sticky banner category.
- In the last 30 days, 5 apps climbed and 2 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked sticky banner apps.
- GSC Countdown Timer Bar added the most new reviews this month (+73) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Sticky Banner Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 sticky banner Shopify apps over the past year — see how each app's App Store position and market share have shifted month by month.
Charts Data
| App | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSC Countdown Timer Bar | — | #2 | #31 | #21 | #11 | #1 |
| VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar | — | #3 | #21 | #31 | #3 | #21 |
| Hoppy FOMO Countdown Timer Bar | — | #5 | #5 | #5 | #41 | #31 |
| Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar | — | #6 | #6 | #6 | #6 | #42 |
| Essential Countdown Timer Bar | — | #1 | #1 | #1 | #54 | #5 |
Key Insights:
- GSC Countdown Timer Bar's ranking improved from #2 to #1 over the charted period.
- 4 of 5 top sticky banner apps improved their position; 1 declined — a mixed picture.
- GSC Countdown Timer Bar's market share is 77.9% — gaining +67.2pp since the start of the chart.
Sticky Banner Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for sticky banner Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market Share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 24.0% | 0.99 |
 India | 6.0% | 0.62 |
 Spain | 5.9% | 0.00 |
 Germany | 5.7% | 0.19 |
 Egypt | 4.6% | 0.46 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 24.0% of sticky banner app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, India, Spain) collectively cover 35.9% of all tracked sticky banner installs — highly concentrated demand.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Sticky Banner Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 sticky banner Shopify apps reached 1,000 reviews — months since launch on the X-axis, cumulative review count on the Y-axis.
Charts Data
| App | Months to Reach 1,000 Reviews | Current Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Countdown Timer Bar | 47 | 1,623 |
| Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar | Not yet reached | 724 |
| GSC Countdown Timer Bar | Not yet reached | 569 |
| Hoppy FOMO Countdown Timer Bar | Not yet reached | 82 |
| VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar | Not yet reached | 78 |
Key Insights:
- Essential Countdown Timer Bar reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 47 months since launch.
- 4 of the top 5 sticky banner apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar is closest at 724 cumulative.
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Top Sticky Banner Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
GSC Countdown Timer Bar dominates sticky banner with 77.9% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 74.8pp ahead of VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar (3.1%). Hoppy FOMO Countdown Timer Bar sits at #3 with 3.9% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 84.9% of all sticky banner installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. VOL ‑ Countdown Timer Bar is the standout mover this month, climbing 11 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking.
GSC Countdown Timer Bar's 77.9% share looks dominant, but Algoshop Promo Countdown Timer slipped 3 positions this month and the rest of the top 5 has reshuffled. Sticky Banner apps are settled at the top and contested below — for merchants whose needs aren't a perfect GSC Countdown Timer Bar fit, the #2–#5 apps often surface better niche options.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Sticky Banner Shopify Apps
GSC Countdown Timer Bar climbed from #2 (May 2026) to #1 (Sep 2026) — a 1-position gain among sticky banner apps over the charted window. Across the top 5 plotted sticky banner apps, 4 improved their ranking while 1 declined — the category is moving upward overall. GSC Countdown Timer Bar's share expanded +67.2pp from 10.7% (May 2026) to 77.9% (Sep 2026) — a sustained widening of the gap against other sticky banner apps over this window.
5 of 5 plotted sticky banner apps moved positions in this window — recent trajectory beats current rank as a signal when a category is reshuffling this actively.
Review Growth Velocity in Sticky Banner — Which Apps Grew Fastest
Essential Countdown Timer Bar is the only app in this set to have crossed 1,000 reviews, reaching the milestone in 47 months since launch. The remaining 4 sticky banner apps tracked here are still building toward 1,000 — current cumulative review counts give the clearest picture of where each one stands today.
4 apps on this chart haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar at 724, GSC Countdown Timer Bar at 569, Hoppy FOMO Countdown Timer Bar at 82, VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar at 78 cumulative reviews. Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 72% of the way to 1,000.
Essential Countdown Timer Bar is the only app in this set to have crossed 1,000 reviews so far — a useful signal for merchants that one app has already proved sustained adoption while the others remain in the "promising but unproven" tier of the sticky banner category.
Top 5 Apps in Sticky Banner
- GSC Countdown Timer Bar — Category leader for sticky banner with 77.9% market share and 4.9★.
- VR Urgency Countdown Timer Bar — Ranks #2 for sticky banner with 3.1% market share and 5.0★.
- Hoppy FOMO Countdown Timer Bar — Climbed 2 positions this month to rank #3 — 3.9% share, 4.9★.
- Hextom: Countdown Timer Bar — Climbed 2 positions this month to rank #4 — 1.0% share, 4.9★.
- Essential Countdown Timer Bar — Currently ranked #5 with 13.3% market share and 5.0★.
Sticky Banner Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best sticky banner app on Shopify?
GSC Countdown Timer Bar is the leading sticky banner app on Shopify, holding 77.9% of category market share with 651 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which sticky banner app has the highest market share on Shopify?
GSC Countdown Timer Bar holds the highest market share among sticky banner apps at 77.9% (+9.42pp vs 30 days ago). Market share here is estimated from each app's recent review velocity, with rank-weighted adjustment because positions in keyword search drive most installs.
3. How many sticky banner apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 sticky banner apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which sticky banner app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
VOL ‑ Countdown Timer Bar has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 11 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are sticky banner apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of sticky banner app installs at 24.0%, followed by India at 6.0%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for sticky banner on Shopify keyword pages?
For keyword pages, market share is rank-weighted — apps at position #1 carry roughly 40× the weight of apps at position #22, and apps beyond #22 are excluded. This reflects the reality that Shopify keyword search traffic concentrates heavily at the top of results.
7. Which sticky banner app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
Essential Countdown Timer Bar hit 1,000 reviews in 47 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked sticky banner Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
